Leading Age NC Honors Givens Training and Development Team
The Givens Communities Training and Development Team, made up of Justin Upright, Rob Dirscherl and Keith Robinette, has earned the 2025 Workplace Excellence Award by LeadingAge North Carolina. The award recognizes an investment in staff and workplace environment in fostering a healthy workplace culture and environment that promotes the recruitment, retention and development of staff […]
The Importance of Caregiver Respite: Why Taking a Break Matters
Being a caregiver for a loved one is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Many caregivers put their own needs on hold while focusing entirely on the well-being of someone else. However, taking time for yourself isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. This is where caregiver respite comes in. […]
Watch, Learn and Discover
This is our latest commercial airing on Channel 13, WLOS-TV. Watch, then visit our website and discover more about our tailormade services.
Spotlight Carolina Features Givens Home First in Recent Broadcast
Spotlight Carolina, an informational television show that promotes regional business and nonprofits, featured Givens Home First, a Givens Communities program that empowers older adults to age gracefully in the comfort of their own homes. Pat Deck, a Givens Estates resident and Home First client, and Julie Moses, director of aging in place programs and a […]
Healthy Hearts: A Recap of Our Learn First Seminar
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Learn First Seminar on Healthy Hearts at Givens Estates and Givens Highland Farms! It was wonderful to share conversations and insights on heart health during this Valentine’s season. A special shoutout to our expert speakers: Karen Preston – UNC Health Pardee Meredith Singer – Blue Ridge […]
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Learn First Seminar on Heart Health
Your heart works hard every day—so how can you best take care of it? At our upcoming Learn First Seminar, we’re diving into heart health with two expert speakers who will share insights on managing risk factors, maintaining a strong heart, and making informed healthcare decisions. New Speakers, Same Important Mission We are excited to […]
Givens Home First Finds Success in Broader WNC Coverage Area
Givens Home First, a unique program that empowers older adults to age gracefully in the comfort of their own homes, reports a positive reception for its local expansion initiative. Givens Communities, a nonprofit senior services organization based in Asheville, saw the need for in-home services to meet the demands of an increasing older demographic across […]
Watch for us in the news!
We’re excited to share that our Aging in Place Program is expanding into Western North Carolina! Keep an eye out for our commercial that will air on News 13 through April, and don’t miss our Carolina Spotlight on February 9th around 7:50am, featuring our amazing Program Director, Julie Moses, and Pat Deck, a Givens Estates […]
A Warm Welcome to Our First Group Orientation!
Today, we hit an exciting milestone at Givens — our first-ever group orientation session for Home Care! Typically, we onboard team members one-on-one, but with big goals for 2025, we’re growing fast and trying something new. From 8am-3pm, our group shared laughter, learned a lot, and got to know each other in a whirlwind day […]
Celebrating 2024 with Givens Home First
This year has been one of growth, innovation, and community impact. From expanding services to empowering older adults to live safely and happily at home, we’re proud of the milestones we’ve reached together. We invite you to watch our short video highlighting some of our greatest achievements in 2024. Thank you for being part of […]
